Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MIVES) and Geographic Information Systems for Evaluating the Sustainability of Tourism Activities Around Costa Rica’s Protected Natural Areas

Juan Diego Araya; F. Hernando-Galego; Javier Velázquez

doi:10.3390/earth7010028

Publication record · 2026

Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MIVES) and Geographic Information Systems for Evaluating the Sustainability of Tourism Activities Around Costa Rica’s Protected Natural Areas

Authors: Juan Diego Araya · F. Hernando-Galego · Javier Velázquez
Year: 2026
Publisher: MDPI
Journal or publication: Earth
Google Scholar citations: 1

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Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)38/194 · Q1 · percentile 80
Environmental Science (miscellaneous)98/307 · Q2 · percentile 68

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Research summary

MIVES multi-criteria assessment is integrated with GIS to map environmental, economic and social sustainability across seven tourism destinations near protected areas in southern Costa Rica. Thirteen indicators support spatial comparison and management decisions.

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